White Wedding - Brooklyn Bowl 7/13/12 Brooklyn, New York

I arrived fourth at the Brooklyn Bowl and a close second to Diana who had pulled up just 30 seconds before me (Dave and J.C. precluded us) once we got inside it was not the usual procedure for soundcheck as the other band were finishing theirs but we got a quick mic check and ran through "Heaven is a place on earth" for house vocal levels and band monitor preferences (I requested more vocals but I always request more vocals) and then retired to the green room above stage for dinner and costume changes. Tonight we were filmed by Monika for our next Promo Video and the Brooklyn Bowl for a nominal fee provided us with a WAV (Waveform Audio file format) file so we can sync up some tasty close mic'ed audio with the pictures. 

Confident and well rehearsed but also itching to do our best we hit the stage at precisely 8 p.m. for our 75 minute packed and paced set. I was sitting behind the kit listening to the full band mic'ed through the monitor wedge and as always I love to hear the kick drum thumping a bit in my chest, this "monitor mix" thingy helps the band as well because we can hear everything. J.C.s keyboard monitor was unplugged by accident but the audience P..A. heard him clearly. 

Amplification Rules The World.

Premiered tonight was "Beat It", Do I really have to tell you who's song that is ?

"What You Talkin' Bout Willis ?"



D To The Iana,



Madonna & Michael.



Purple Reign indeed. Thanks to the sympathetic lighting crew at the Brooklyn Bowl.

It was a joy to see original members of The Airwaves and founding members of White Wedding Nancy (Blue Jean/Billie Jean),Tawni (Darling Nikki) and Mike (Doc Brown) come support us and the show they helped create whom I almost thought didn't make it down, I nearly kissed Mike (and told him so). We retired to the green room and actually just chatted about things, not just old band stories (some of course) which was a delight and after touting Tawni for two years to Jamie she finally got to meet Tawni. Say That ten times fast.

Jamie and myself had Dinner after the show sent up to the green room, Brooklyn Brisket with Mashed Potatoes & Corn on the Cob is what Jamie had along with a Chocolate Malted that she rated 5 stars. I was so busy loving my Fish (see below) that I didn't even ask for a taste.



I have had this before and had to have it again!!!

Cajun Catfish over Mashed Potatoes with Collared Greens and Bacon. Compact Placing but BIG Flavor.

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White Wedding - Heritage Bar 7/7/12 Yonkers, New York

 This time at the Heritage we played the opposite side of the room or "better" put we usually play in the the dining area but tonight as requested by management we played by the bar at the entrance to draw people in. This also made it a unique experience as the "show" we provide could not be fulfilled in any "costume/tribute" fashion as there was NO Changing Room so we played it straight. Jamie finally got to see the place since we took car service down to the show and I finally found out from the bartender that the Loveliness of the Guinness is in the "Irish" pour and also due to the precise temperature and unique filtration system. Premiered tonight was the Rolling Stones "Start Me Up".

 

In Full Swing,



Dave Multitasks on Bass Guitar and Cranberry with Club Soda.



Just a cute pic (especially the drummer back there)



the drummer back there.



Just a Junkfood Junkie with an 80s setlist by his head.



Playing the Heritage IRISH Pub for over a year and never ordering the Shepard's Pie, Sacrilege I tell you !!!



Eric found some food late in the evening and took a doggie bag home to Brooklyn.

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This Is Show # 178

White Wedding - Zeppelin Hall 11/11/11 Jersey City,New Jersey

Zeppelin Hall is a Great Venue and we have been invited back December 9.

While not indicative in any way of the quality of the show or venue this is the sign that stopped me in my tracks at the main entrance to Zeppelin Hall and had me a little perplexed until Jamie mentioned the possible proliferation of neighborhood street gangs to avoid. Zeppelin Hall is a beautiful venue and a most large Biergarten in my vast Biergarten experience.

The stage was a little smallish in circumference but I was not cramped against the wall with no Bass Drum/Elbow action and there were stairs on the side of the not quite short not quite tall stage of height. I cannot speak for the rest of the band but there were no complaints.



The White Wedding Dollhouse with first 3 fully posable figurines (Mike,Dave & Rob) will be available Christmas 2013.





Zeppelin Hall treats their entertainment well as all food and beverages are Gratis and you can imagine the selection. Pictured above is the Blau Speck-Burger topped with Bleu Cheese, Bacon, Pickles, Lettuce and Tomatoes served with fries.



Zeppelin Hall website advertisement (wrong date)





It was my birthday the day prior and Nancy sent me this crazy greeting via her very favorite iphone app.



short excerpt from the mockumentary in the making "This Is White Wedding" *.

* disclaimer - at the moment there is no mockumentary in the making but you never know.

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